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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.98, 856.22 and 224.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.98, 856.22 and 224.13 is: 336.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.98 : 856.22 = 224.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.98/856.22 = 224.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.98x = 856.22 × 224.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.98x = 191,904.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,904.59/570.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.10

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